It is a sad fact that workplace accidents not only can lead to serious injuries, they can and do result in the tragic deaths of workers on a regular basis. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,628 workers were killed on the job in 2012 – on average, 89 a week or more than … Read more
Over the past few decades, physicians, insurers, employers, and society at large have made great strides in recognizing the prevalence and very real effects of mental illness. Destigmatizing mental illness and ensuring that treatment is available for those who need it has led to the law in insurance and other areas to handle claims for … Read more
All kinds of injuries and illnesses may prevent or limit us from doing our jobs, but whether you are entitled to benefits available under New Mexico’s workers’ compensation program is in part determined by how, when and where you suffered your injury. If you break your legs in a car accident while on a family … Read more
